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Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:51 am
by Avtar
Was looking at upgrading my steering wheel to the one from the from the performance range, however it was £585. So bought one of ebay £80 inc delivery and gave it to a guy called Jack (Recommended by Raj on the forum and Jason), he wrapped in Black Nappa Leather to match my interior, great job, prices start at £120....
BTW: The lower part in acrbom fibre finish was done by the guy who wrapped my interior trim.
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:28 am
by Minda
Whats the old one look like? and likeing the carbon even more!
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:05 pm
by lezmtaylor
very nice
Lez
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:40 pm
by Jalf
I was about to get the performance alcantara flat-bottomed one but the dealer told me that the paddle shifters aren't comparable with it, very disappointed, but I've seen it fitted and still having them though.
Might have to look into this with a thicker wheel.
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:19 pm
by Turks
Great job! I like a Fat steering wheel... big hands
Jalf, you should be able to get the paddles to work by changing the slip ring? Maybe completely wrong though....
Turks.
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:21 pm
by Sanj
Nice job Avtar - looks great!
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:29 pm
by Jalf
[quote=""Turks""]Great job! I like a Fat steering wheel... big hands
Jalf, you should be able to get the paddles to work by changing the slip ring? Maybe completely wrong though....
Turks.[/quote]
Yeah a guy on another forum has the wheel and said it's possible, think/hope the BMW garage were getting duff info.
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:25 pm
by X5Sport
I know the Performance Wheel II is not compatible with steering wheel heating, or lane departure warning but it's certainly an option for the X6 and is listed for the car on BMW's own accessories website. Link below. X5 E70 is the second one down and the X6 is the third. I have steering wheel heating so can't have it without losing that function - difficult choice
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/owner/access ... ct=cockpit.
You can find it on RealOEM too.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=32&fg=95
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:34 pm
by Raj
Hey, nice to see it finally done bro. Looks spot on and glad Jack sorted you out.
Now just get it fitted....lol
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:57 am
by Avtar
Jason, fitted it yesterday in about 10 minutes, feels great.
Re: Steering Wheel Retrim (E70)
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:48 am
by ChrisLux
[quote=""Avtar""]
BTW: The lower part in acrbom fibre finish was done by the guy who wrapped my interior trim.
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I'm thinking of getting mine wrapped in silver carbon coz the whole interior is Black !!
Seats , carpets , mats , dash , insets . It's just too BLACK !!!
Wud you have any contact details for the guy that wrapped yours so I can get idea of price pls ??
Cheers in advance .
Chris